hook

noun
[L4901]

Related

Derivations Hook

Derivations হুক

Derivations kook

Derivations huk

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : hook
  • plural : hooks

Senses

  • punch in boxing, performed by turning the core muscles and back, thereby swinging the arm, which is bent at an angle near or at 90 degrees, in a horizontal arc into the opponent; usually aimed at the jaw or (less often) the liver
  • object for hanging, fishing etc.

hook

verb
[L14442]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : hook
  • simple present, singular, third person : hooks
  • simple past : hooked
  • present participle : hooking
  • past participle : hooked

Senses

  • catch with a hook, as in fishing
  • draw in, bring somebody closer
  • attach (as with a hook)
  • (cause to) exist in a hook shape